Showing posts with label theft. Show all posts
Showing posts with label theft. Show all posts
Friday, May 8, 2009
Arrest
On Wednesday a man suspected in the theft of books from the AHSL as well as both campus bookstores was arrested here in the library. Thanks to help from security staff from the main campus bookstore, the man, who had been seen several times on our security camera system, and an accomplice were taken into custody. The man was booked into the Pima County jail and had several outstanding warrants for his arrest. Our camera system alerted us to the fact that this man had repeatedly exited through the 1st floor fire doors. We can’t say that this will end our book theft problem, but we’re relieved that this particular threat has passed.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Book loss/theft, Campus transformation, Construction, PR
Book loss/theft
This semester the information desk staff have noticed that some of our newer textbooks and reference books have gone missing soon after hitting the shelf. At the same time testing has shown that our front security gates have not been 100% reliable when tested. In addition we learned that the alarm on the first floor hallway doors had been disabled during construction of the new teleconference room. This week UAPD informed us that someone had tried to sell one of our books to the Pima Community College Bookstore. The bookstore had gotten an ID from the suspect and UAPD is following up on this case.
In the meantime we have moved the TV monitor away from the gates to try to improve their performance by avoiding any interference. We’ve had electricians reconnect the alarm system. We’ve had our security company look into installing cameras at all exit doors. We’re waiting to get a quote from them. Please help by keeping your eyes open for any suspicious activity!
Campus Transformation
I have been in contact with the four deans of the health sciences colleges about the transformation process. The deans are very supportive of AHSL and, I believe, will ensure that the library will be protected from any major reorganization. However, it appears likely that the AHSC will be working to centralize business functions. We will have to wait and see what form this takes.
Construction to begin
Facilities Management will be starting construction at the end of next week on the three offices next to the Information Desk. There will be some noise during portions of this construction.
Exhibit publicized
The latest AHSL exhibit describing our liaison program in the Colleges of Public Health and Pharmacy is featured in the Pharmacy Newsletter available at:
http://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/newsletter/sept2408.html
This semester the information desk staff have noticed that some of our newer textbooks and reference books have gone missing soon after hitting the shelf. At the same time testing has shown that our front security gates have not been 100% reliable when tested. In addition we learned that the alarm on the first floor hallway doors had been disabled during construction of the new teleconference room. This week UAPD informed us that someone had tried to sell one of our books to the Pima Community College Bookstore. The bookstore had gotten an ID from the suspect and UAPD is following up on this case.
In the meantime we have moved the TV monitor away from the gates to try to improve their performance by avoiding any interference. We’ve had electricians reconnect the alarm system. We’ve had our security company look into installing cameras at all exit doors. We’re waiting to get a quote from them. Please help by keeping your eyes open for any suspicious activity!
Campus Transformation
I have been in contact with the four deans of the health sciences colleges about the transformation process. The deans are very supportive of AHSL and, I believe, will ensure that the library will be protected from any major reorganization. However, it appears likely that the AHSC will be working to centralize business functions. We will have to wait and see what form this takes.
Construction to begin
Facilities Management will be starting construction at the end of next week on the three offices next to the Information Desk. There will be some noise during portions of this construction.
Exhibit publicized
The latest AHSL exhibit describing our liaison program in the Colleges of Public Health and Pharmacy is featured in the Pharmacy Newsletter available at:
http://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/newsletter/sept2408.html
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